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Drawn Together: The Friendship of U.S. Grant and Thomas Nast


  • Ulysses S. Grant State Historic Site 1000 Mount McGregor Road Wilton, NY, 12831 United States (map)

In 1868, newly elected 18th President U.S. Grant paid tribute to Thomas Nast by saying, “Two things elected me, the sword of Sheridan and the pencil of Thomas Nast.” Join Grant Cottage staff member Ben Kemp as he explores the key professional and personal relationship developed between two of the most influential figures of the 19th century. Find out how Nast’s work as a political cartoonist helped Grant’s career as a politician and how they shared in each other’s triumphs and tragedies.


Earlier Event: April 27
In the Footsteps of Grant: The Story of Grant’s Birthplace
Later Event: May 28
General Grant’s “Write Hand Man”

Perfect Visit

“I took a family member for a pre booked tour and it was magnificent. Steve was our tour guide, and it was just two of us on his tour. Many great individual stories about the Grant family and some new artifacts on display. We brought lunch and enjoyed that on the overlook, on a clear day with that spectacular view. Everyone locally needs to visit this well preserved historic site, whether for a tour, enjoy a program, or just to enjoy the property. Linger a while in the gift shop, too.”

-BennCoah, TripAdvisor May 2022

Ulysses S. Grant Cottage
1000 Mt. McGregor Rd.
Wilton, NY 12831

Mailing Address:
Ulysses S. Grant Cottage
PO Box 2294
Wilton, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353     info@grantcottage.org
 

The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which manages the daily operations & programming at Grant Cottage. Your generous support helps us keep history alive as we tell the story of Ulysses S. Grant's time on Mt. McGregor.